Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing Unmasks Atypical Rabies — Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, 2024
This case demonstrates the critical importance of mNGS in diagnosing atypical rabies presentations and emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced early clinical recognition, standardized PEP administration protocols, and strengthened regional viral surveillance systems.
Authors
- He Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7243-6474)
- Wei Qiang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1430-1360)
- Jing Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0823-9767)
- Zhou Shuwu
- Zhiqing Zhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6351-2059)
- Tang Jinfang
- Tang Huamin
Institutions
- Guangxi Medical University (CN)
- The People's Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of GuangXi Medical University (CN)
- Guangxi Center for Disease Prevention and Control (CN)
- Riverside Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- China CDC Weekly
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.46234/ccdcw2025.211
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.04